Senior Project Manager - Onondaga Community College

Onondaga Community College • Syracuse, NY

64d • $80,526 - $96,631

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) reports to the Director of Facilities & Capital Projects and is primarily responsible for performing advanced construction project management services in support of the Onondaga Community College. The work is distinguished by taking a lead role for development, design, planning, and scheduling of campus facilities projects. These projects range from minor alterations and repairs designed to improve, repair, or enhance existing facilities to major remodeling, renovation, and new construction projects, both operating and capital improvements, providing oversight from design through construction. This position possesses a high degree of autonomy and responsibility and has considerable latitude for taking the initiative for projects and supporting the Project Managers in their work. The SPM manages large, complex projects with a high level of expertise. The SPM will maintain a safe and healthy environment for students, employees, and the community; considering "accessibility" as a priority in all minor and major remodeling and renovation as well as new construction projects; providing project documentation to be shared with the campus community, consultants, contractors, and others; and continuously improving facilities project management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, or related field and four (4) years of facilities project management experience; OR an associate degree in a related field with eight (8) years of experience in facilities, architecture and/or construction management or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated experience with and skill in current technology related to running design & construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in reading and understanding blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision or guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and to work well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected delays.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate several major activities concurrently while analyzing and resolving specific problems.
• Skill in project management monitoring; in addressing changes in scope and budget and monitoring the schedule of the project.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project activities; establish project goals and objectives; exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; identify project risks and gaps.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare reports; communicate effectively with and supervise the work of contractors.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with job costing, scheduling, estimating, AutoCAD, and project management software is desirable.
• Higher education and/or public bid design/construction experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Acts as principal project manager for complex renovation projects involving a variety of trades and multiple coordination needs from project initiation, through design, construction, to completion and building recommissioning using accepted project management methodologies.
• Proactively manages project risks that could impact timely and affordable construction/renovation project completion and take action to mitigate or avoid them.
• Oversees architectural/engineering services relating to new construction as well as remodeling and renovation of existing facilities.
• Works with campus "clients" to define project scope, design criteria, budget limitations, and other considerations.
• Develops estimates, prepares specifications, and provides drawings and documentation.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local building and related codes.
• Provides schedules, posts notices, and arranges for work group access.
• Develops material lists, obtains quotes, secures bids, drafts purchase requisitions and contracts.
• Reviews contractors' submittals, conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, and communicates with clients, contractors, consultants, campus construction staff, and the campus community about the impact and progress of projects.
• Approves change orders and coordinates the various phases of construction and remodeling and renovation projects.
• Monitors project budgets and expenditures and maintains project records.
• Inspects all ongoing and completed work to ensure project details are completed as planned.
• Authorizes payment for services and closes out projects.
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services